12c Black, Plate 1 (36). Near perfect centering, intense shade with deep red transit cancel and light black circular datestamp

EXTREMELY FINE GEM. A SUPERB USED EXAMPLE OF THE 12-CENT 1857 ISSUE FROM PLATE ONE. A DIFFICULT STAMP TO FIND IN SUCH CHOICE CONDITION.

With 2002 P.S.E. certificate (XF-Superb 95; SMQ $2,750.00). Only four examples have graded higher.

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